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WASHINGTON, D.C. — New federal legislation aims to reduce the risk of deadly gas explosions by requiring pipeline operators to identify and address aging plastic infrastructure linked to past incidents, …
Bill Targets Deadly Pipeline Risks After West Reading Blast Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State regulators are seeking the maximum allowable penalty against UGI Utilities following a deadly natural gas explosion at a Berks County chocolate factory, alleging multiple safety violations …
Deadly Chocolate Factory Blast Triggers Maximum Penalty Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation last Monday rolled out sweeping regulatory changes aimed at lowering energy costs while moving to accelerate reconstruction of two of the Mid-Atlantic’s …
DOT Unveils Cost-Cutting Energy Rules, Fast-Tracks Key Bridge Rebuilds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced significant measures last week aimed at strengthening infrastructure safety, unveiling plans to dramatically expand railroad bridge inspections and awarding $86 …
DOT Expands Rail Bridge Oversight, Awards $86 Million to Boost Pipeline Safety Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is intensifying pressure on federal regulators to address jet fuel contamination in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, linked to a leak in Sunoco’s Twin …
Fetterman Demands Action on Sunoco Jet Fuel Leak Contaminating Bucks County Water Read More